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Phillippi Estate Park
5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
 

Phillippi Estate Park located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, is a scenic, 60-acre natural area park south of downtown Sarasota and east of Siesta Key. The park features environmental and historic attractions including the historic Edson Keith Mansion listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Visit Phillippi Estate Park History.

The beauty of the park and facilities can be enjoyed by residents and visitors seven days a week. The facilities are available upon request for corporate, community and cultural events, art exhibits, private receptions and weddings.

Public events sponsored by Parks and Recreation or other organizations are scheduled throughout the year. Visit our site periodically for updates or call 941-861-5000 for more information.

"Know Your Niche" Nature Walk

  • Join Sarasota County Parks Naturalist for a nature walk along the trails at at the Park. Free.
  • Meet at the trailhead in the northeast corner of the Edson Keith Mansion parking lot at Phillippi Estate Park.
  • It is recommended to wear appropriate shoes for waking paved and uneven shell trails. Additional recommended items to bring are camera, binoculars, bird and/or Florida field guide, water sunscreen, and insect repellent.
  • Third Tuesday of each month 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Free Tour of Historic Edson Keith Mansion - October to April
  • Meet at front porch of mansion
  • For more information call 861-5000
  • First Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

  • Locally grown produce and plants from local producers and growers
  • Locally prepared foods and sustainable items
  • Ample free parking, handicap accessibility and public restrooms
  • Sarasota County Cooperative Extension free horticultural seminars in the historic Edson Keith Mansion, every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
  • For more information visit www.farmhousemarket.org
  • Every Wednesday starting Nov. 2, 2011 through April 25, 2012, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sarasota Fruit & Nut Society
  • Open to the public
  • Ample parking, handicapped accessible
  • For more information call 650-0868
  • 2nd Wednesday of the month at Edson Keith Mansion, 6:30-9 p.m.
Brown Bag Concert Series at Park Gazebo
  • Open to the public
  • Bring your lunch and lawn chair. Ample parking, handicapped accessible
  • Concert Schedule
  • For more information call 861-5000
  • February and March, Thursdays, 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Winterfest in the Park Arts and Crafts Show
  • Ample parking, handicapped accessible
  • Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fun and exciting volunteer opportunities are coming to Phillippi Estate Park , visit the Friends of Sarasota County Parks site.

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